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CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
« on: October 24, 2017, 09:22:05 AM »
Just found my CA-UGLY, had been lost for years.  Could someone please remind me what the little blue button next to the left and right gain controls is for?
Mics: Schoeps MK4, DPA 4061, AT953, Shure MV88
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Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2017, 12:42:14 PM »
on/off that some versions had, I believe
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Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2017, 02:57:02 PM »
So if "on" preamp function is active and if "off" it is just a straight battery box?
Mics: Schoeps MK4, DPA 4061, AT953, Shure MV88
Preamps/BB: Nbox, tinybox, ST-9100, CA-UGLY, SP-SPSB-10
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Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2017, 03:53:47 PM »
I believe the original  CA-UGLY is a fixed 20db preamp and the tiny L R trim pots are for attenuation.Mine seems to have a light bulb for on and off inbetween the L R pots but no switch.

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Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2017, 10:36:28 PM »
http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=175980.msg2172377#msg2172377
Found this for you, it says there is an on/off switch too
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Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2017, 08:49:01 AM »
I believe the original  CA-UGLY is a fixed 20db preamp and the tiny L R trim pots are for attenuation. Mine seems to have a light bulb for on and off inbetween the L R pots but no switch.

That describes the standard build.  The two original CA-UGLYs I have are like this.
On/Off is via insertion/removal of the mic input cable or the battery.  LED indicates power on.  No on/off switch, no clipping indicator LED.

Some had power switches included by request as pictured in the thread willndmb linked above, but that was a non-standard option.
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Re: CA-UGLY (original)--an easy question
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2017, 04:00:06 PM »
Thank you all for your input.  Mine looks exactly like the one in the photo.
Mics: Schoeps MK4, DPA 4061, AT953, Shure MV88
Preamps/BB: Nbox, tinybox, ST-9100, CA-UGLY, SP-SPSB-10
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